Bolivia, Red Bull, UCLA, Go-e Onwheel.

Lithium demand from EVs: Bolivia plans to invest 925 million dollars up to 2019 in the industrialization of lithium, which exists in Salar de Uyun salt flat. German company K-UTEC was chosen to prepare the design for the construction of a plant to provide lithium carbonate for electric car batteries.heise.de (in German), plenglish.com

Formula 1 rumor mill: Red Bull and Mercedes appear to be closing in on an engine deal. According to recent media reports, Mercedes considers supplying its hybrid power unit to Red Bull Racing. Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff is quoted saying that this would be an “interesting option”.grandprix247.com, jamesallenonf1.com

Fuel cell research: Researchers from UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute have developed a nanochip for analyzing how fuel cell nanocatalysts convert chemical reactions into electricity. The new tool could give researchers more insight into how to make fuel cells less expensive and more efficient.hydrogenfuelnews.com

E-bike conversion kit: The Go-e Onwheel is a lightweight and powerful motor, designed to make an e-bike out of virtually any bicycle within seconds. A crowdfunding campaign is up and running and has already gathered a large part of the 50,000 euros funding target.kickstarter.com

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Most clicked link on Monday was the Bugatti Chiron hybrid supercar, which was recently spotted at the Los Angeles International Airport.motoring.com.au

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